Alina Zagitova, born on 18 May 2002 in Izhevsk, won the 2018 Olympic figure skating gold in Pyeongchang. Trained under Eteri Tutberidze in Moscow, she secured titles at the World, European, and Russian Championships, achieving a Career Grand Slam. In 2019, she paused her competitive career to participate in the show Ice Age and pursue journalism studies at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.
She maintains an active presence on Instagram, Telegram, and VK, engages in charity work, and has a particular interest in animals, especially her Akita Inu dog, Masaru. Zagitova’s accomplishments highlight her impact on the sport and beyond.
